Pregnancy

We are thrilled and honored to share a very special birth story today. Our guest blogger, Cassandra is a newly minted mother of two - congratulations!! Today she shares the story of Baby P's arrival. It is the complete opposite oflast week's marathon labor birth story. She and Baby P definitely had a different path!

Baby P is baby #2 for our family; you can read my son’s home birth story from 2012here on the blog.

I got to sample CredibleCravings at the Club MomMe event I attended in June 2014. I wish these had been around when I was growing Sweet Peas - green, clean *and* yummy!!

While we try to eat whole food as much as possible, life happens! When you need a snack on the run, these may be just the thing you are looking for. These are great for the diaper bag, and for hungry siblings who are always looking for a snack!

Here are some of the things that Stephanie Baker, Founder of CredibleCravings, shared with me so that I could offer some information about her delicious products to our students and readers:

We are four weeks into our winter series - it is so exciting to be getting to know eight amazing couples in person...and this series, we have the pleasure of welcoming back on of our Spring 2013 couples as they prepare for Baby #2...from Canada!! The internet and web-chat rock!!

Today's post was inspired by a question that was asked right before we dismissed class on Friday night. One of our students asked, "Is there a list of questions that can help us prepare to be parents?"

We are pleased to be participating in an on-line auction to help out another mama...pictured below is the Sweet Pea Births Prize Package for the Silent Auction to benefit Julie ofThe Progressive Parent:

You do not have to be local to Chandler, Arizona to bid on this package...if you have an internet connection and a webcam, I will teach you a web class and include the handout in the mail with the other prizes.

If you are in the metro Phoenix area, you have your choice of meeting me in our classroom space or doing it on-line - which ever is most convenient for you.

Continuing on with the treasure-trove of naturally-minded companies we had the opportunity to experience at the Club MomMe Spring Family Fest, here is an Inside Look at the Mama Mio skin care lines. Mio co-founder Tanya Mackay Kazeminy ("MM") was kind enough to give us the inside scoop on their amazing company and products.

SPB: What is the motivation behind the Mama Mio Pregnancy and Postpartum skin care lines?

MM:Mama Mio was created out of our own selfish need. When we were pregnant, there wasn’t anything on the market that we actually wanted to use - skincare that actually worked, that wasn’t full of nasty chemicals, and products that made us feel good whilst using them.

Our featured business this month is owned by a fellow
Bradley™ mom, Mara Funke. Funke Yoga is
a non-traditional studio in the heart of Old Town Scottsdale. Her goal is to
offer a variety of yoga opportunities, for everyone from the absolute beginner
to the advanced practitioner. The atmosphere is judgment-free and non-competitive.

What motivated you to
start a yoga studio?

In my former life as a local health department employee, I
coordinated yoga classes for the employee wellness program.

This is a great week for neat events happening around the
Phoenix, AZ area, starting with special play days at the Disney Store. Click on
the image below to go to theirwebsite:

There is also aSpecial Eventon Wednesday morning at the
B&N store in Chandler to celebrate the45th anniversary of The Very Hungry
Caterpillar.

Last but not least, be sure to check outTHISpost to read
about the Club MomMe Spring Family Fest happening this Saturday in Orange
County. We are so excited to be flying
in for the day to cover this amazing event, and we have one Family Ticket to
give away to a lucky SPB reader.

Club MomMe is a social, educational and wellness community for moms and moms-to-be. They provide a place for women to meet each other, make friends, learn about pregnancy and motherhood, and share unique experiences together. All attendees at each event receive a gift bag and a chance to win great giveaways like strollers, car seats, gear and more!

They have been kind enough to gift a SPB reader with a Family Ticket to the event on June 7, 2014 - wow!

Welcome to another amazing week! Where will you be with your Sweet Pea this week? Prenatal yoga, breastfeeding support, birth circles, postpartum support for expectant and new parents...Nat Geo Kids Club in three locations this week, storytimes, bubble play for those of you with Sweet Peas on the outside...and Farmer's Markets for everyone :)

Have a great week!

Planning ahead:

Great Cloth Diaper Change

Saturday, April 26 @ 10:00am - 12:00pm

6111 S. All America Way Ramada #5 Tempe, Arizona 85283

The Great Cloth Diaper Change will take place on Saturday,
April 26th, 2014 at 11:00 a.